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The Cabinet has green-lighted the use of the name ÂKompanna Vidiya for the relevant Grama Niladhari Division of the Colombo Divisional Secretariat as it is in all three main languages in Sri Lanka.
Detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Mali injured four UN peacekeepers from Sri Lanka, a UN spokesman said on Monday.
Entrance fees for Botanical gardens in Sri Lanka have been increased with effect from July 01, 2023.The post Sri Lanka increases Entrance fee for Botanical gardens appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
Sri Lanka has to pay INR 890 million to the Government of India for the support it extended when the New Diamond and X-Press Pearl vessels were ravaged by fire on Sri Lankan waters, the Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs Constitutional Reforms says.
Seven bodies were recovered from a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized in the central Indian Ocean, according to state media on Monday, days after China President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out search to rescue and recover missing crew members.
A memorial is to be constructed in Colombo to commemorate victims of conflicts which occurred in Sri Lanka since independence. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena told reporters today that since Sri Lanka’s independence in 1948, a number of people have been killed in conflicts and civil unrest. Gunawardena said that the Government felt there was […]
The economic crisis has placed Sri Lanka among the 20 poorest countries in Asia. A report published on Insider Monkey noted that while Sri Lanka is classified as a developing country, it is currently facing an economic crisis characterized by the devaluation of its currency, increasing inflation, and a humanitarian emergency caused by a severe […]
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for an official visit to Singapore and Japan this morning (May 23).The post Sri Lanka President leaves for Singapore and Japan for an official visit appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
Ashton Turner will return to Durham for the T20 Blast after Tristan Stubbs’ call-up for South Africa A’s tour to Sri Lanka ruled him out of a planned stint in the north east. Turner captained Durham in 2022 but his time with the club was affected by a shoulder injury sustained on debut, and he made 124 runs in […]
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A jewellery design competition, with the intention of bringing Sri Lanka’s talent together, has been announced by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association. The following is the text of statement issued by the association: “Open to all existing and aspiring jewellery designers, the competition aims to encourage talented and creative individuals to get more […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will undertake an official visit to Japan from tomorrow (24) to Saturday (27). During his stay, President Wickremesinghe is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio to exchange views on bilateral relations between Japan and Sri Lanka, and regional and international affairs. The President is also scheduled to attend […]
By Jehan Perera Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks on May 18 that “Canada will not stop advocating for the rights of the victims and survivors of this conflict, as well as for all in Sri Lanka who continue to face hardship,” in the context of the recognition of May 18 as “Tamil Genocide Remembrance […]
The Indian High Commission in Colombo yesterday announced scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals under, the AYUSH Scholarship Scheme, for courses, ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels, for the academic year 2023-24, as follows: Ayurveda: Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels Unani: Undergraduate to Doctoral Levels Homeopathy: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Siddha: Undergraduate and Postgraduate...
Sri Lanka – Singapore Free Trade Agreement By Gomi Senadhira This month the highly controversial Sri Lanka – Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA), which was signed in January 2018 and enforced in May 2018, completes five years in operation. Given the high level of concern among domestic stakeholders regarding the agreement. President Maithripala Sirisena appointed […]
by Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka yesterday signed a long-term contract with Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd., to import, store, distribute, and sell petroleum products, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. The PMD said the contract was signed at the Presidential Secretariat and that the agreement was reached following the recommendations of a Cabinet-appointed special […]
Sri Lankan divers have recovered the remains of seven crew members from a Chinese fishing vessel that capsized in the central Indian Ocean. Several countries, including Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, the Maldives, and the Philippines, joined in rescue efforts for 39 missing crew members after the Chinese distant-water fishing vessel “Lupeng Yuanyu 028” capsized […]
In a significant move to address Sri Lanka's fuel supply challenges, a contract agreement was signed with Sinopec, a leading international petroleum company. The agreement, signed May (22), marks a crucial step in ensuring a steady and uninterrupted fuel supply for the nation.
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By Easwaran Rutnam Self-proclaimed Prophet, Jerome Fernando is to be arrested on his return to Sri Lanka despite his public apology. Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, told reporters today that there are a number of complaints received against Jerome Fernando. He said that the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is investigating Jerome Fernando. The Minister […]
Sri Lanka is mulling measures to lure back Chinese tourists in a bid to alleviate an unprecedented debt crisis, its tourism minister said, as the South Asian nation tries to stabilize the economy.The post Sri Lanka eyes Chinese tourism to help ease debt crisis appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
Sri Lanka’s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) inflation eased to 33.6% year-on-year in April, after a 49.2% rise in March, the statistics department said on Monday.The post Sri Lanka’s consumer inflation dips to 33.6% in April appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave Sri Lanka tomorrow for an official visit of Singapore and Japan.
Sinopec (600028.SS) has signed a contract to enter Sri Lanka’s retail fuel market, the President’s office said on Monday, as the crisis-hit country attempts to reduce pressure on its meagre dollar reserves. Under the new deal the Chinese firm will be given a 20-year licence to operate 150 fuel stations and will also be able […]
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will have talks with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishidavisit during a visit to Tokyo from 24 to 27 May 2023. Wickremesinghe will be in Japan to address the 28th Nikkei Future of Asia Conference held in Tokyo. During the visit, President Wickremesinghe will hold bilateral discussions with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, […]
Sri Lanka is mulling measures to lure back Chinese tourists in a bid to alleviate an unprecedented debt crisis, its tourism minister said, as the South Asian nation tries to stabilize the economy.
Sri Lanka s National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) inflation eased to 33.6% year-on-year in April, after a 49.2% rise in March, the statistics department said on Monday.
A petition demanding an investigation into the violence that spread across Sri Lanka on May 09, 2022 that led to the torching of several houses of politicians, was withdrawn on Monday (May 22).The post 09th May Violence: Petition against Shavendra Silva, IGP and others withdrawn appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.
The Sri Lanka Government has signed an agreement with Sinopec Fuel Oil Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and its parent company in China and Singapore for a long-term contract on the importation, storage, distribution & sale of petroleum products in Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported.The post Sri Lanka signs agreement with Sinopec to allow it to enter the fuel retail market in Sri Lanka a...
50 new centres for the process of obtaining passports will be established at Divisional Secretariat buildings across Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.The post 50 new passport centres to be established in Sri Lanka appeared first on ONLANKA News | Sri Lanka Latest Breaking News and Top Stories - Sri Lanka News.